By Joshua Holland NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Health is an important component of life. It’s one of the few things you can’t buy or get more of. Once it’s gone, it’s […]
The silent killer
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY You or someone you know could have hepatitis B and not know it. “In the Asian population, the prevalence of hepatitis B (a liver […]
South Asian heart health
SEATTLE – Rep. Pramila Jayapal announced the introduction of the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act on Aug. 3. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, […]
Public Health encourages immigrant clients to access services without fear
Public Health – Seattle & King County has taken steps to strengthen the protections for all clients at its health clinics. This comes as recent federal immigration proposals have made […]
What makes people look “American”?
By Kim Eckart UW News REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION The way they dress? Maybe their hairstyle, or mannerisms? How much they weigh? A University of Washington (UW)-led study has found that […]
Congresswoman introduces bill for Asian Americans battling mental illness
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) reintroduced legislation on May 25 to curb mental health stigma in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The Stop […]
More Asian American women getting breast cancer
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A study published earlier this month reveals that Asian American women have seen an increase in breast cancer diagnosis over the past 15 years — […]
Study: Asians are at high risk for heart disease even at normal weight
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A study published on April 3 reveals that Asians, along with Blacks and Latinos, have high risk factors for heart disease even if they are […]
Vincent Ticzon: diversity rock star of urgent care
By Arlene Kiyomi Dennistoun NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Vincent Ticzon is a “rock star” of diversity and profitability, said Debbie Bird, Business Development Manager of Immediate urgent care clinics. Ticzon manages […]
Korean Americans seek cancer screening outside the U.S.
By Praphanit Doowa NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A study conducted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington (UW) found that a third of the Korean Americans who […]
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